Finding out that one is pregnant can be a joyous moment for some and an absolute nightmare for others. Thinking about an abortion is a difficult process for one to endure, however this decision does not exist in isolation. Women … Read more
How can you avoid being a couch potato?
In this day and age, we are learning to be more conscious of our health. We try to go for a run or go to a gym session, in order to engage in some form of physical activity to help … Read more
What is too much cocaine?
Richards and Lee (2019) state that cocaine use is a major public health issue. In which 20 million individuals worldwide use the substance according to the most recent UN World Drug Report. Locally, cocaine consumption is also an issue in … Read more
Shedding the Christmas Weight
With all the festive food being marketed and all the family dinners, it is completely normal to gain a bit of weight during the Christmas season. “Screw your diet! You won’t be able to resist all this food”, is something … Read more
X’għajnuna teżisti f’Malta għall-AIDS?
Jekk persuna għandha il-virus tal HIV hawn Malta bħalissa jeżistu trattamenti li jistgħu jgħinu lill-individwu biex il-virus ma jkomplix jixxerred. Bħalissa t-trattament tal-HIV tikkonsisti f’mediċina li jisimgħa Antiretroviral Therapy (ART). Din il-mediċina twaqqaf il-virus milli jkompli jinxtered ġol-ġisem.
Wara li … Read more
What is imposter syndrome and how can it affect your job satisfaction?
Impostor syndrome is a term that we use when describing people who are successful in what they do but feel like frauds despite their career achievements. This is because of a belief that they are not as good as others … Read more
Feeling suicidal during the festive season
Suicide is one of the leading causes of death around the world and is common among people of all ages. It is estimated by the World Health Organisation that in a year, around 800,000 people die by suicide, amounting to … Read more
Living with chronic pain
Source of pain can differ from being heart broken and feeling the pain of an ending relationship to the scratches and burning on your knees when you fall down. Whatever the source is, pain is not something unnecessary. It is … Read more
3 ways to prevent spreading AIDS
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) refers to a number of potentially life-threatening infections and illnesses that occur when an individual’s immune system is weakened by the HIV virus. The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a virus that weakens one’s immune … Read more
What does depression look like in a man?
Both men and women experience depression but their symptoms can be very different. Because men who are depressed may appear to be angry or aggressive instead of sad, their families, friends, and even their doctors may not always recognize the … Read more